How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York

In "How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York," Jacob A. Riis employs a compelling blend of journalistic narrative and vivid photography to illuminate the harsh realities faced by the impoverished inhabitants of New York City's tenements at the turn of the 20th century. Through poignant anecdotes and meticulous observations, Riis exposes systemic injustices and social negle...